Do we really have to capitalize Soldier and Sailor now?

Because I’ve always seen Marine capitalized. Capitalizing Soldier and Sailor is new to me.

Department of the Navy (USN and USMC) uses the DON Correspondence Manual, SECNAVINST 5216.5D. It’s a coffee table book alright.

Mmm-hm.

Using proper nouns is a subtle way of distinguishing who ‘our guys’ are (opposed to any sailor, foreign commercial or US government, or any soldier), and there’s a small psychological attachment to it. Proper nouns make things Important, see.

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